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Problem solving Common Core W.7.1e resources
Problem and Solution Essay Writing Unit | Cause and Effect | Graphic Organizers
When you give a writing assignment, are your students excited? What if you told them they're going to help solve a mystery and save a bakery? Now you have their attention!Students love to problem solve, and as they work through this scenario they'll be practicing discussion, critical thinking, close reading, organization, and written analysis skills.This Problem-Solution activity asks students to help a fictional bakery owner figure out why her sales are declining. Your students will uncover th
Grades:
6th - 8th
Project Based Learning: Plastics | Microplastics | Oceans | Pollution
Are you looking for a unit on the environmental impacts of plastic pollution? Having trouble finding a unit where students are actively engaged through inquiry? We've got you covered! Our FREE mini unit on plastic ocean pollution and microplastics is the perfect supplement to your curriculum. In this unit, students will be introduced to an incredible, real innovator who created a way to reduce plastic ocean pollution using technology. Students will engage in inquiry, research, and collaborative
Grades:
5th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Ugly Sweater Activity
This problem-based learning activity contains three tasks. The first task has students write a persuasive letter to Santa Clause convincing him that they are the perfect fit to run the ugly sweater division of his elf warehouse. It comes with a graphic organizer and a rubric. The second task requires students to use math and art skills to create and budget their ugly sweater. This flexible project allows you to add or take away options. Students must make economic choices to stay on budget. It r
Grades:
4th - 8th
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